Tokamak Energy Ltd (20240207938). ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPLEX METAL STRUCTURES simplified abstract
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPLEX METAL STRUCTURES
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Alasdair Morrison of Thame, Oxfordshire (GB)
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPLEX METAL STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240207938 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF COMPLEX METAL STRUCTURES
The abstract describes a method of manufacturing an interlayer composed of two different materials using an additive manufacturing technique. The first material is formed into a structure on a surface, while the second material is formed to conform to the first structure on the opposite side.
- The first material is formed into a structure on a surface using additive manufacturing.
- The second material is formed to conform to the first structure on the opposite side.
- The two structures together form the interlayer.
- The structures are shaped in a way that separating them requires deforming one or both of them.
Potential Applications: - This method can be used in the production of composite materials with specific properties. - It can be applied in the manufacturing of advanced structural components in aerospace or automotive industries.
Problems Solved: - Enables the creation of complex structures with multiple materials. - Provides a method for manufacturing interlayers with precise geometries.
Benefits: - Allows for the customization of material properties within a single component. - Enhances the strength and performance of composite materials.
Commercial Applications: Advanced manufacturing processes for aerospace and automotive industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method compare to traditional manufacturing techniques for creating interlayers? 2. What are the potential limitations of using additive manufacturing for producing interlayers?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of manufacturing an interlayer comprising a first material and a second material. a first structure () is formed from the first material on a first surface using an additive manufacturing technique. the first structure comprises at least one surface which is not in contact with the first surface and faces towards the first surface at an angle of less than 90 degrees. a second structure () is formed from the second material, such that the second structure conforms to the first structure on a side of the first structure opposite the first surface. the first structure and the second structure together form the interlayer, and the first structure and second structure are shaped such that separating the first and second structure requires deforming one or both of the first or second structure.
